Research Technician

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
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**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop protocols for studies on the exposome, and child and adolescent neurodevelopmental health outcomes in the HELIX cohort.
- Develop analytical protocols.
- Analyse data.
- Write scientific publications.
- Contribute to the dissemination of results to the general public.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- See above

**AUXILIAR TASKS**

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**SKILLS**:

- Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills
- Good organization skills
- Eager to learn and proactive, and with great initiative
- Autonomous
- Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
- Ability to work as part of a team

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in **People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety**. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computational sciences or related fields.
- Training or experience in analysing high throughput “omics” data
- Training or experience in endocrine disruptors and child health.
- Previous experience in scientific projects.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- **Prior knowledge on**:

- Programming using the main statistical and bioinformatics tools, in particular Stata and R
- **Prior experience in the analysis of**:

- chemical exposure data

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Fluent English (level C1).

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: 3 months
- Starting date: July 2025
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Tec II B

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**SELECTION PROCESS**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
- In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression._
- We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide._